Walton Powell bamboo 8'3" 5wt for sale

[Rich Morrison]

This rod has been sold - thanks.

A lovely example of Walton Powell's fine cane trout rods. It is a 2/2 8'3" 5wt rod. It is in original as new condition and comes in original tube (which has seen a few miles) and sock. This lovely blonde cane rod weighs in at 4.65 oz. This rod tube features a unique error. In the late 70's or early 80's Walt had a batch of his rod labels printed up with the word "Distinction" mis-spelled as "Distiction"...missing the first 'n'. This error was brought to Walt's attention and he responded that he was "...a rod maker, not a damn secretary." and continued to use these labels. I've seen a few over the years. This tube has one. Very cool and a very nice rod.

Rich

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[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

That is a good value......good investment.

You can't buy a good brand name small line size split cane rod for that much.

That is a nice size............with two tips too.

[Rich Morrison]

Any interest in this one? From condition, action, and collectibility standpoints this is a very nice rod...

[Mr T]

That is a beauty of a rod!

[pvsprme]

Rich,
Have you put this on WFF? Some grass heads there. God, I want this so bad..................

[Rich Morrison]

Thanks Robert. I sold it this morning. It was hard to let it go - it was a really lively and crisp action for cane - just outstanding. But I bought two Walton Powell cane rods from an east coast dealer and made myself a promise that I'd keep one and sell the other. The one I kept is a 7'9" 4wt that had slightly nicer cosmetics and is one of the nicest casting rods I've ever owned.

[KJE]

Shoot, too bad you didn't leave the post up so the rest of us could drool over it. I bet it was sweet.

[Rich Morrison]

I restored the original ad so folks can see it if they want.
Rich

[KJE]

Too cool, Rich. While I don't really have the means to pick any of them up, I love seeing all of the Powell rods you post. A great part of our region's angling history.

[rgloft]

How much for the bamboo rod ???? Richard From Napa <@))))><

[Rich Morrison]

Hi Richard - Welcome to the site. Unfortunately I sold this rod several months ago. Send me a PM and we'll talk if you'd like.
Rich